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ματαιόω G3154

G3154 is the Greek word ματαιόω, transliterated mataióō. The King James Version most often renders it became vain.

Word: ματαιόωTransliteration: mataióōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to render (passively, become) foolish, i.e. (morally) wicked or (specially), idolatrous.

Where it comes from

from G3152 (μάταιος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

became vain 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: become vain.

Verses using ματαιόω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Romans 1:21 · KJV

Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3154 mean?

G3154 is the Greek word ματαιόω (mataióō), meaning to render (passively, become) foolish, i.e. (morally) wicked or (specially), idolatrous.

How is G3154 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it became vain (1 time).

How many times does G3154 appear in the Bible?

ματαιόω (mataióō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3154 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3152 (μάταιος).

Nearby entries

G3151 · ματαιολόγος — an idle (i.e. senseless or mischievous)…G3152 · μάταιος — empty, i.e. (literally) profitless, or…G3153 · ματαιότης — inutility; figuratively, transientness…G3155 · μάτην — folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose G3156 · Ματθαῖος — Matthæus (i.e. Matthitjah), an Israelite…G3157 · Ματθάν — Matthan (i.e. Mattan), an Israelite

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